Biologist

Grifin Tyler Berge

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Deerfield, WI 53531 ********@*****.***

Professional Summary

Qualified, efficient & reliable science professional in the fields of biotechnology and biology with

trained experience in a regulated laboratory. Possess a variety of skills including: biology laboratory

equipment management, high-throughput RT-PCR, extensive RNA extraction, sequence analysis,

sample acidification, sterile technique, inventory management and exceptional operation of software

programs such as LIMS, Excel, PowerPoint, and SPSS. Proven ability to follow SOP’s and excellent

inter-personal, phone and digital communication skills.

Education

Edgewood College January 2014

Bachelor of Science, Biology Semester Honors GPA: 3.4

Madison College May 2011

Associate of Science, Biotechnology

Employment

University of Wisconsin Madison Jul 2014 – present

State Laboratory of Hygiene

Environmental Program Associate

Strict adherence to federal Safe Drinking Water Act guidelines

Proper protocols followed for sample receiving of all state water collections

Sample logging, labeling and acidification following proper protocol along with extensive

LIMS software management

Catalyst Marketing Jan 2012 – Jul 2014

Sales Representative Madison, WI

Acknowledged for continued superior customer service skills during extended

implementation of company software change

United States Geological Survey – 1 year contract Dec 2010 – Dec 2011

Biological Technician Madison, WI

Recognized in published research paper for contribution to avian influenza project

Distinguished for collecting prompt results in unexpected seal sickness epidemic

Strict adherence to SOP’s and lab safety regulations required in BSL-3

Newcomer Supply July 2010 – Dec 2010

Sales Representative/Marketing Middleton, WI

Demonstrated excellent communication with current and prospective customer base

Coordinated and managed out-of-state trade-show booth for company promotion

Animart, Inc. Dec 2005 – July 2010

Assistant Manager Madison, WI

Recognized for increasing profit and efficiency of target department

Promoted multiple times to higher positions within 3 year timeframe

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